CHARISMATIC AND DEPENDABLE INTERNATIONAL

PRIMARY TEACHER
8 years of international school teaching and over 18 years of professional
teaching experience with stints as Acting Headmaster and Key Stage 2 (Grade

Pretty Mukarati (nee Mujajati)

CONTACT PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

11 Chelsea Gardens,  Highly creative and innovative teaching professional with a strong
Marlborough, Harare, international track record of improving child learning and test
Zimbabwe scores by adapting teaching methods to pupils’ needs.
 Well-versed in both International Baccalaureate (IB) –
Primary Years Program (PYP) and Cambridge Curriculum.
(263) 774-645-711  Good grasp of Leading for Learning, Coaching for Learning and
Release the brakes of Leadership concepts in education.
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 Ability to develop personal relationships with pupils instilling love
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of learning and building their confidence in their abilities.
 Committed to creating positive and engaging learning
environment, that celebrates pupils’ unique talents and ideas.
 Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of pupils,
parents and community.
 Inspiring speaker and communicator when addressing pupils,
parents or representing the school at community events.
EDUCATION
 Manager for senior sports teams (Hockey, Tennis and Basketball).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
April 2003
Diploma in Primary Cambridge International Examination Face-to-Face
Education, Professional Development Courses:
University of Zimbabwe English, Mathematics & Science - Harare, Zimbabwe (May 2015)
Cambridge International Examination Online Professional
Development Course:
February 2024
Introduction to Cambridge Primary (November 2014)
Workshops:
Event Planner Certificate,
Teaching with ICT by Dr. Kevin Sherman - Maseru Prep School
International Association of (October 2013)
Professions Career College, OR, Collaborative Planning - Maseru Preparatory School (August 2009).
Netball Coaching Clinic
USA
University of Pretoria, South Africa (March 2011 & March 2012)
IB Schools in Africa (IBASA) Conference
KEY SKILLS
Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2010)

Highly creative and self-driven INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 2017 – Present

Year 3 Teacher & Boarding Supervising Teacher
The Heritage School, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Skilled in effective behavioural www.theheritageschool.net
discipline plans and counselling
 Plan and design standards-based lessons that engage all pupils by
applying and optimizing a variety of instructional approaches and
innovative classroom activities utilizing SMART board technology
 Integrating ICT in the teaching and learning process to support,
Excellent instructional enhance and optimise lesson delivery and encourage pupils’
leadership and management engagement and collaborative learning
skills  Ensure all pupils fully comprehend the curriculum and provide
individualized support to pupils who require extra guidance
 Collaborate with other teachers to tailor lesson plans to updated
Skilled in creating positive curriculum objectives
learning environment  Observe and evaluate pupils’ performance, behaviour, social
development and physical health
 Mentor struggling pupils and support their mental well-being with
Student-centered
 differentiation healthy coping strategies and regular check-ins
 Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning
styles, achieving a 100% pass rate per year
Solid understanding of
curriculum theory, instructional  Consistently monitor and assess the achievements of pupils and
design, assessment principles, responsible for their social and emotional welfare
coordination and classroom  Assess 25+ pupils’ progress throughout the year and work closely
administration with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work
 Effectively communicates with parents through written progress
reports at the end of each term and through parents – teacher
meetings
 Train new teachers as needed in project-based learning and
integrating technology into daily lessons
Cultural Sensitivity Awareness
August 2019 – September 2019
Teaching Assistant
Harare International School, Harare, Zimbabwe
Inter-personal, negotiation and www.harareinternationalschool.com
crisis management skills
 Assisted with various teaching needs for the Elementary School and
volunteered in extra-curricular activities
Activities and events planning
August 2014 – December 2016

Key Stage 2 (Grade 3-7) Coordinator

Languages
English & Shona Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho

www.maseruprep.co.ls

Personal Information
Nationality:  Worked with and supported the Headteacher in leading and managing
Zimbabwean an effective Primary School as part of the Management Team

 Liaised with other Key Stage Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders to

ensure continuity and progression across Key Stages as required

 Monitored short-term (weekly) and long-term plans of Key Stage 2

class teachers to ensure continuity and progression

 Provided instructional leadership, support, and encouragement to all

colleagues within the Key Stage 2

 Organized meetings to update class teachers on changes too school

policies, procedures, and other relevant information

September 11-21, 2015 & September 17-21, 2016

Acting Headmaster

Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho

www.maseruprep.co.ls

 Undertook the professional duties of the school headmaster including:

o Oversaw the smooth running of all departments

o Creatively resolved behavioural student and teacher issues

o Assigned tasks, guided and monitored teachers’ and staff

performance, ensuring an overall conducive and safe learning
environment

o In collaboration with the School Board, successfully recruited a

 music teacher who is still with the school since 2015

January 2006 – December 2016

Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher

 Maseru Preparatory School, Maseru, Lesotho

www.maseruprep.co.ls

 Tiny-Tots English Medium Primary School, Maseru, Lesotho

 Created lessons that engaged all pupils by applying a variety of

teaching methods and utilizing SMART board technology

 Consistently monitored the achievements of pupils and responsible

for their social and emotional welfare

 Regularly reviewed pupil achievement targets

 Effectively communicated with parents through written progress

reports at the end of each term and through parents – teacher
meetings

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

January 2005 – December 2005
Grade 3 Class Teacher, Warren Park 3 Primary School, Harare,
Zimbabwe

May 2003 – December 2004

Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher, Hatcliffe 1 Primary School, Harare, Zimbabwe

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

 Manager for Senior Sports Teams (Hockey, Tennis, Basketball) -

Present

 School Yearbook Committee Member (2009)

 Head Coach - Netball School Team (2013-2016)

 Parents-Teachers Association Committee Member (2010-2011)

 Supervisor - Students Council (2010-2011)

 Grade 4 Pastoral Teacher (2012-2013)

 School Concert Committee Member (August 2012- July 2013)

 International Week School Committee Member (2014)

References available upon request